• Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance tasks on mechanical equipment, including but not limited to air conditioners, air handlers, air compressors, condensing units, refrigeration units, centrifuges, chillers, evaporative coolers, and circulating water pumps. Works with building automation systems and greenhouses. Some tasks will require driving a state vehicle to job sites.
  
  
• Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance on a variety of other building systems, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry.
  
  
• Works independently to perform system installations for new and replacement systems; includes specification, procurement and installation, as well as proper recycling/disposal of old unit. Works with vendors to solicit bids for mechanical replacement and modification for minor projects and medium-sized system changes. Provides training and guidance to new HVAC technicians as necessary to foster further skill development and ‘on-the-job’ experience.
  
  
• Completes paperwork and reports in support of the preventative and scheduled maintenance of all building systems, including daily chiller readings, materials used and labor required for the tasks, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

About IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations

IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations supports over 1,000 buildings, 57,000 acres, and eighty employees around the state of Florida. Our team’s maintenance work furthers research and education that feed the world and preserve its natural resources. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Florida and to maintain the excellence of the University.

We offer our employees a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension and investment-based retirement plans, and flexible leave options.

Benefits information is available at: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

For more information on IFAS, please visit: https://ifas.ufl.edu/